Procurement Technical Lead at ICAP Nigeria

ICAP - A global health leader situated at Columbia University, ICAP has worked since 2003 with one central goal: to improve the health of families and communities.

Working hand-in-hand with individuals at every level of the health system - from patients to health care providers to government officials - ICAP is dedicated to delivering high-performing health system strengthening initiatives that provide quality and affordable health care. The organization tackles the world’s most pressing health threats and, in collaboration with partners around the world, implements transformative solutions to meet the health needs of individuals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Technical Lead

Location: Nigeria

Project Summary

• In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ICAP conducts Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIAs) in specific PEPFAR-supported countries. Each PHIA defines the status of the national HIV epidemic, guide global and local allocation of funding and resources based on evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the design, conduct, analysis, and use of PHIA data.

Position Summary

• Reporting to the Project Director, the Procurement Technical Lead will oversee the PHIA Nigeria (NPHIA) project’s supply chain activities including logistical management of contract manufacturers, product distribution including product inventories, logistics and transportation.
• The procurement portfolio will consist primarily of laboratory equipment, consumables and reagents, and vehicles. This person will create and execute detailed supply chain launch plans and to execute procurement plans from forecasts.
• In addition, he/she will manage procedures relating to custom clearance, warehousing, and transport to sites.
• The Procurement Technical Lead will work closely with the ICAP NY Procurement team and Grants team as well as the Columbia University Purchasing Department.

Major Accountabilities

• Direct, manage and implement activities related to forecasting, planning, purchasing;
• Develop, implement, audit and maintain policies and procedures to ensure materials are available to support survey activities
• Direct purchase of materials to support survey plans and supplies related to survey activities and ensure that survey areas and equipment are prepared for scheduled delivery
• Evaluate work in progress and makes real-time decisions concerning actions to be taken in response to unexpected purchasing events
• Ensure all actions are conducted in accordance with CDC, ICAP, Government of Nigeria and local implementing partner policies
• Lead strategy in determining solutions to complex supply issues
• Write Standard Operating Procedures and other work instructions that may be required to operate the responsible areas. Responsible for import/export declarations as well as labelling, packaging compliance.
• Perform other related duties as directed

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Production Operations, Engineering or a related field required. Master’s degree in relevant discipline is highly desirable.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience in a managerial position in the management of logistics, procurements, and/or supply chain, with proven capacity in managing and supervising a diverse team of technical and support staff
• Demonstrated extensive abilities and success in roles managing the supply chain process in three or more of the following skill sets, as well as a specialty in pharmaceutical and biologics supply chain and operations:
  • Operational excellence, including operations strategy development, implementation, and due diligence
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Distribution and logistics
  • Supply chain planning
  • Process review, redesign and implementation
  • Clinical supply chain planning
  • Inventory management
• Demonstrated competence working within CDC or similar regulations and procedures
• Proven experience in establishing working relationships and collaborating with USG, other bilateral, and/or multilateral donor agencies, and Nigerian government
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally in English

Salary and Benefits
Competitive package.

Application Closing Date
16th October, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letters and Resume to: icap-jobs@columbia.edu with “CDC NPHIA Procurement Technical Lead” in the email subject line.

Note: This is a local hire position (i.e., candidates must be eligible to work in Nigeria) and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP or its partners in Nigeria and subject to the local terms.